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Unfortunately the current Coronavirus situation has affected several of our up and coming concerts.  Hopefully as many as possible of the cancelled events will be rescheduled. The latest information will be published on here and on our Facebook page

Confirmed cancellations as of 19^th March are:

Sunday 26^th April – Concert St Andrew’s Methodist Church Mirfield
Saturday 2^nd May – VE day concert, St Stephen’s Church Lindley
Sunday 17^th May – Rotary Club concert, Huddersfield Townhall

May we wish all our friends and supporters a very Happy New Year. 

The first task for the band in 2020 is the “Brass in the Wire” contest in Warrington on the 26^th January.   We will also be competing at the Yorkshire Regional Championships at Huddersfield Town Hall on the 7^th March. 

The concert season starts on afternoon of Sunday the 26^th April when the band is appearing at St Andrew’s Methodist church in Mirfield.  This is closely followed by a VE day celebration concert at St Stephen’s church in Lindley on the 2^nd May.

At the end of 2019 the band was pleased to welcome Gareth Owen flugel.  Gareth is well respected locally for his work on cornet with top bands like Grimethorpe, however following a break he has now returned to banding on the flugel seat.  

Also, at the end of last year RNCM student Dan Chan joined the band on Solo Euphonium. Dan is from Hong Kong where much of his playing experience was within wind and concert bands.   Following his graduation from the Hong Kong Baptist University Dan chose to come to the UK to study euphonium under Steven Mead and David Thornton. He is looking forward to expanding his brass band experience at Lindley

You still have two chances to see the band perform this year. 

On Sunday 15^th December the band are in playing in their annual “Christmas on the Hill” concert at Huddersfield YMCA starting at 7pm. 

On Friday 20^th December we are appearing in our 24th Christmas Gala Evening at St Paul’s Hall Huddersfield, with special guests Huddersfield Choral Youth Choir.  This concert will be compered by David Hoyle from
Radio Leeds’ Yorkshire Brass.  It starts at 7.30 and tickets are £10 including refreshments. 
For tickets for either concert contact the Band on 07792 722190

Have a Very Happy Lindley Christmas!

Lindley is delighted to announce their first overseas signing.  Former NYBBS member Bella Nutter has joined the bands horn section.  She is from the Isle of Man and previously played solo horn with the Ramsey Town Band.  She has moved to Huddersfield to study Physiotherapy.

Also joining on 3^rd cornet is Sarah Wilson.  Talented musician Sarah is a member of the well renowned Elland Silver Youth band, with who she has competed in two consecutive European Championships.  Sarah ‘s arrival completes the Lindley cornet section.

The Band has signed 3 fantastic new players to the ranks over the Summer. Period. 

Firstly, came Sam Thackrah on flugel horn.  Sam has many years of experience with several local bands, but following a stint on cornet with Crofton Silver is now delighted to return to the instrument she loves with Lindley. 

Chris Kaye has come to Lindley on solo baritone from Wakefield Metropolitan.  Chris is looking forward to his first contest with the band at Rochdale in October.

NYBBG member, Lily Morgan comes in on solo horn from Hebden Bridge. Lily is currently studying at Huddersfield University under the tuition of Kirsty Abbotts.

A very big welcome to all three of you from your new friends at Lindley!

One of our front row cornet players, Adam Chappell is raising money for the mental health charity Mind. He is close to his £1200 target – can we help him get there? Check out the link to his Just Giving page below.

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